Today we went to Arnhem, Oosterbeek and Nijmegen. Arnham is famous as the bridge too far, Montgomery,s famous operation Market Garden. The bridge has been rebuilt but is as it was then.

From Arnham we went to Oosterbeek about 5kms from Arnhem and it has the Airborne Museum which is fantastic. It is housed in the house that was the headquarters of the British during the battle. The museum covers about 3 floors in total and the lower floor is devoted to one huge diorama of the battle. As you walk about you are in this diorama and with the sound effects and film footage it feels as if you are really in the middle of this terrible battle.

Our final destination for the day was Nijmegen situated on the Rhine. What is very unusual is the fact there are actually some hills in this town. I believe the only place in Holland that is not completely flat. Nijmegen was bombed flat during the war and has been rebuilt since then. There are some old buildings but they have been completely renovated.

By the time we arrived in Nijmegen it was nearly time for the Brazil versus Holland match and most shops and businesses had closed for the day and the whole town, decked out in orange had gathered at bars and cafes to watch the match on the big screen.

Holland won. Hup Holland.